Assistant Coach/Instructor, Field Hockey

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Welcome and Introduction

Saint Joseph University’s Department of Athletics is committed to creating a world-class Division I experience for its student-athletes; generating excitement among the campus community, alumni and the Philadelphia area; and competing for Championships in the Atlantic 10, one of the best conferences in Division I. We are looking for energetic, hard-working candidates who have a passion for competing and are excited to push the boundaries of traditional thinking when it comes to college athletics.

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Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Welcome and Introduction

Saint Joseph University’s Department of Athletics is committed to creating a world-class Division I experience for its student-athletes; generating excitement among the campus community, alumni and the Philadelphia area; and competing for Championships in the Atlantic 10, one of the best conferences in Division I. We are looking for energetic, hard-working candidates who have a passion for competing and are excited to push the boundaries of traditional thinking when it comes to college athletics.

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Saint Joseph’s Athletics is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive community, and we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Applicants should highlight relevant experience in building, working with, and supporting a broadly diverse community.

All Saint Joseph’s University Department of Athletics employees must follow applicable

NCAA

rules, participate in compliance workshops and educational sessions, and report in a timely manner any reasonable belief that a violation has occurred.

Position Title:

Assistant Coach/Instructor, Field Hockey

Open to:

Internal and External Applicants

Full-Time or Part-Time Status:

Full-Time, 12 months

Staff Job Type:

Salaried/Exempt

Position Summary or Faculty Qualifications

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach/Instructor will assist in the coaching of student-athletes involved in the Division I field hockey program, and will assist with recruiting and administrative duties as assigned. This is a full-time, 12 month position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach, coach, mentor, and inspire student athletes up through graduation. Assist the Head Coach with the coaching of student-athletes.

Attend all competitions and practices unless directed to other tasks by the Head Coach and teach student-athletes proper skills and skill development in their sport.

Assist the Head Coach with identifying, evaluating, and recruiting qualified student-athletes who are capable of competing at the

NCAA

Division I level, as well as succeeding academically at Saint Joseph’s University.

Assist the Head Coach in the planning and implementation of team travel, scheduling, and other administrative duties, as assigned.

Work closely with the Head Coach and Sport Administrator in managing the Field Hockey Operation Budget.

Assist with social media, fundraising efforts and other program development tasks as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Assist the Head Coach and Assistant Coach with aspects of recruiting such as on-campus visits and evaluations.

The person who holds this position has been classified as a Campus Security Authority under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Determine individual and team strengths and develop strategies to maximize performance.

Scout opponents and develop scouting reports.

Provide advice and counsel to the Head Coach in holding student-athletes accountable for infractions of rules, regulations and policies.

Work with the Head Coach and administrators to stay within fiscal and budgetary guidelines.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Must have flexibility and be able to sustain long work hours including evenings, early mornings and weekends.

Position requires frequent travel.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree

1-2 years of coaching experience at the collegiate or club coaching level and/or 2-years playing experience at the collegiate level.

Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to

NCAA

and member conference rules and regulations.

Demonstrated self-direction and motivation with the ability to work independently and work under pressure.

Strong administrative skills including the ability to prioritize, organize and budget.

Current

CPR

,

AED

, and First Aid certification must be maintained.

Valid driver’s license and successful clearance of motor vehicle record check.

Understanding of and commitment to the mission of Saint Joseph’s University.

Successful background check clearances to include a PA Criminal Records Check,

FBI

Fingerprinting Check and PA Child Abuse Clearance Check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Information:

Hiring Range

Position Classification:

No Response

Union:

None

Department:

323006 - Field Hockey

Date Open to Internal Applicants:

Date Open to External Applicants:

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled

No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest 2. Letters of Recommendation 3. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

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